FAI Ford Cup Final 2008: Bohemians v Derry City, 23 November 2008 matchday programme at the RDS, Dublin — the final played away from Lansdowne Road, with the complete roll of cup winners from 1922

Official match programme for the 2008 FAI Ford Cup Final between BOHEMIANS and DERRY CITY at the RDS, DUBLIN, Sunday 23 November 2008, kick-off 3.00pm. €5. Published by the Football Association of Ireland.

One of the finals played away from Lansdowne Road while the Aviva Stadium was being built. The cover carries both clubs' players and both managers, PAT FENLON and STEPHEN KENNY, around the Challenge Cup in Ford ribbons.

FAI PRESIDENT DAVID BLOOD: 'The FAI Ford Cup has a unique place in the hearts of Irish football fans... It is a tournament with a rich history dating back all the way to the foundation of the State. Many great names have been associated with this trophy and today the players of Derry City and Bohemians will attempt to add theirs to that list as they strive to become the 88th winners of the competition.' On the two clubs: 'Bohemians have had a remarkable season, one which has seen them dominate proceedings in the eircom League of Ireland to the extent that they were crowned champions with some weeks to go. The Gypsies have been the story of the season, yet in many ways the resurgence of Derry City is a tale of equal magnitude. This season saw the return of Derry's adopted son, STEPHEN KENNY, to the club.' He singles out Kenny and PAT FENLON as 'prime examples of the new breed of young, determined and successful managers'.

A reference page in itself: the programme prints the COMPLETE ROLL OF FAI CUP WINNERS from 1922, replays included — St James's Gate, Alton United, Athlone Town, Fordsons, Cork United, Drumcondra, Transport, Cork Athletic, Evergreen United, Cork Hibernians, Cork Celtic and the rest.

Controlling editor Eoghan Rice; published for the FAI by DBA Publications.

Author: Football Association of Ireland (FAI)

Publisher: Football Association of Ireland (FAI)

Publication Date: 2008

Binding: Single Issue Magazine

Condition: Used - Very Good